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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Under Skill India Mission, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is implementing its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  to impart skill development training to youth of the country. Ministry has launched third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  3.0 on 15th January, 2021 with an objective to enable candidates to take up short duration skill development training in various demand-driven job roles including job roles with basic computer knowledge / education. The aim of the scheme is to train 8 lakh candidates across the country in various sectors covering Information Technology and IT enabled Services  sector which consist of job roles for basic computer education. Some of the job roles under IT-ITeS are Domestic Data entry Operator, Domestic IT Helpdesk Attendant, Junior Data Associate, Junior Software Developer, Domestic Biometric Data Operator, Web Developer, etc.
Under PMKVY, as on 21.11.2021, 3.63 lakh candidates have been trained in IT-ITeS sector across the country including 7,949 candidates in State of Jharkhand.
Under PMKVY3.0, there is a provision for phase-wise introduction of vocational courses in schools,in coordination with Ministry of Education, across the country including State of Jharkhand.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration of Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre
Pune : 13 April 2023
Lt Gen AK Singh, AVSM, YSM, SM. VSM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command inaugurated a ‘Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre’ at Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences . It is the first such facility to be developed in an AFMS hospital which offers a holistic Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programme for patients with heart and lung disease. The programme is medically supervised, individually tailored & consists of endurance building exercises, meditation, yoga and education to improve overall quality of life of such individuals. A multidisciplinary holistic health care team comprising of physiotherapists, dietician, yoga teacher, doctors and nurses will help treat these patients with various cardiac and/ or pulmonary disorders who are either recovering after heart or lung surgery/ interventions or have physical limitations due to cardiac or pulmonary disorders. Patients with heart and lung diseases tend to carry a psychological burden from their disease even after treatment and need a holistic care programme to get them back to their earlier fitness levels. Such rehabilitation programmes are crucial in their recovery. The General officer also visited the state of art Virtual Reality Lab, again a first of its kind in the country. The lab uses the virtual reality technology as a research tool to help in surgical pre planning of patients with complex congenital heart disease and simultaneously can be used in medical education.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Releases Book on the Life of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a book on the life and ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.
In a tweet Shri Modi said “Released a book on the life and ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The book has been penned by Kirpal Singh Ji, who is based in Chandigarh.”
Ministry of Science & Technology
Increasing Temperature and Low Winter Precipitation are Causing Retreat of Glaciers in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh
The Pensilungpa Glacier , located in Zanskar, Ladakh, is retreating, and a recent study has attributed the retreat to an increase in the temperature and decrease in precipitation during winters. Since 2015, the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology , Dehradun, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, GoI, has been working on various aspects on glaciology, i.e., glacier health  monitoring, dynamics; discharge, past climatic conditions, speculation for future climate change and its impact on glaciers in this region. A team of scientists from the institute ventured to study the less explored region of the Himalayas, i.e., Zanskar, Ladakh.
Based on field observations for glaciers mass balance collected via stake networking  on the glacier surface using the steam drill for mass balance measurement) over the glacier surface since 2016-2019, they assessed the impact of climate change through the lens of past and present response of the Pensilungpa Glacier , Zanskar Himalaya, Ladakh. Field observations for the last 4 years  showed that the glacier is now retreating by at an average rate of 6.7 ± 3 m a−1. In the study published in the journal Regional Environmental Change, the team attributes the observed recessional trends of the Pensilungpa Glacier to an increase in the temperature and decrease in precipitation during winters.
The study also points at the significant influence of debris cover on the mass balance and retreat of the glacier's endpoint, especially in summer. Furthermore, the mass balance data for the last 3 years  showed a negative trend with a small accumulation area ratio.
The study also suggests that due to continuous rise in the air temperature in line with the global trend, the melting would increase, and it is possible that the precipitation of summer periods at higher altitudes will change from snow to rain, and that may influence the summer and winter pattern.
Publication Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10113-021-01766-2
Fig. Field photographs  and  showing the snout position of the glacier in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Red circles on photograph  is indicating the area vacated by the glacier, and red arrows  are showing the reference points.  Snout retreat measured in the field using chain tape survey during the period 2015-2019, plotted over the Google Earth image.  DGPS points plotted to show the frontal retreat of the glacier.  and  are the close-up view of the reference points used for measuring the snout retreat with the help of chain tape survey
Ministry of External Affairs
G20 Sherpa briefs the media on the G20 Development Working Group Meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 13-16 December 2022
Mumbai, 12 December 2022
In connection with the first Development Working Group Meeting in Mumbai from 13-16 December 2022, G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant addressed media persons today and outlined India’s DWG G20 priorities and approach. Since 2010, the Development Working Group has been acting as a custodian of the development agenda in the G20. After the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Goals in 2015, DWG has steered the alignment of the development agenda of the G20 with the SDGs. Given the nature of its work, the DWG has dealt with several different issues over the last decade depending on the priorities of the Presidency.
Shri Kant emphasized that the challenges the world faces today can only be solved by working together. Our priorities reflect not only the aspirations of G20 Members, but also of the Global South. India is pursuing an inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented approach. Shri Kant outlined India's DWG priorities as  Green Development including climate action and financing, just energy transitions and LiFE ;  Accelerating implementation of SDGs; and  Digital Public Goods/Data for Development. He added that DWG conversations would also include debt distress, reformed multilateralism and women-led development, and that India will highlight the importance of inclusive growth and collective action to achieve it.
Shri Kant recalled that a new workstream on Disaster Risk Reduction has been established under India's Presidency to encourage collective work, multi-disciplinary research and exchange of best practices on disaster risk reduction. In addition, a new Startup20 Engagement Group has also been initiated under India's G20 Presidency, recognizing the role of Startups in driving innovation that responds to a rapidly changing global scenario.
The three-day meeting will focus on G20 collective actions for accelerating progress on the SDGs, support to developing countries in dealing with immediate concerns relating to food and energy security and debt distress, and a 2023 G20 New Delhi Update on SDGs. Cultural programs showcasing Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage have been arranged for the G20 delegates with the help of the State Government. Further, an excursion to Kanheri Caves in Mumbai has also been planned for the visiting delegates.| PIB Mumbai | Prarthna/Darshana
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Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.02/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.98/2021-Customs, dated 16th December, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 7th January, 2022, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
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Australian Dollar
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54.75
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52.45
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Bahraini Dinar
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204.05
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191.55
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Canadian Dollar
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59.35
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57.25
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Chinese Yuan
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11.90
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11.50
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Danish Kroner
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11.55
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11.15
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EURO
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85.85
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82.80
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.75
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9.40
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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254.50
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238.30
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New Zealand Dollar
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51.80
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49.45
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.55
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8.25
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Pound Sterling
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102.60
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99.10
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Qatari Riyal
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21.00
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19.70
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.50
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19.25
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Singapore Dollar
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55.80
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53.90
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South African Rand
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4.85
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4.55
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Swedish Kroner
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8.30
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8.00
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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82.90
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79.65
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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5.65
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5.25
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UAE Dirham
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20.95
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19.65
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US Dollar
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75.40
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73.65
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Japanese Yen
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65.50
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63.15
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Korean Won
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6.40
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6.00
Ministry of Home Affairs
Qaumi Ekta Week begins tomorrow
With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood, the “Qaumi Ekta Week”  will be observed all over the country, from tomorrow to 25th November, 2018. The week long programmes to be observed during Qaumi Ekta Week will be as under:
· November 19, 2018 will be observed as National Integration Day and programmes like meetings, symposia and seminars will be organized to emphasize the themes of secularism, anti-communalism and non-violence.
· November 20, 2018 will be observed as Welfare of Minorities Day and Items of the 15 Point Programme are emphasized on this day. In riot prone towns, special fraternal processions are taken out.
· November 21, 2018 will be observed as Linguistic Harmony Day. Programmes like Special literary functions and Kavi Sammelans will be organized to enable people of each region to appreciate the linguistic heritage of other parts of India.
· November 22, 2018 will be observed as Weaker Sections Day and meetings and rallies will be organized to highlight programmes under various Governments which help SCs/STs and weaker sections with particular emphasis on the distribution of surplus land to landless labourers.
· November 23, 2018 will be observed as Cultural Unity Day and cultural functions will be organized to present the Indian tradition of unity in diversity and for promoting cultural conservation and integration.
· November 24, 2018 will be observed as Women’s Day. On this day, the importance of Women in Indian Society and their role in development of nation-building are highlighted.
· November 25, 2018 will be observed as Conservation Day and several meetings and functions will be organized to emphasise the growing need for awareness and action to conserve the environment.
The observation of the ‘Quami Ekta Week’ will help to highlight the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and potential threats to the eclectic and secular fabric of our country, and nurture a spirit of communal harmony in its widest sense. This occasion also provides an opportunity to reaffirm age old traditions and faith in the values of tolerance, co-existence and brotherhood in a multi-cultural and multi-religious society.
The National Foundation for Communal Harmony , an autonomous organisation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, organises Communal Harmony Campaign coinciding with the Qaumi Ekta Week and observes the Communal Harmony Flag Day on 25th November. The Foundation promotes Communal Harmony and strengthens National Integration. It also provides financial assistance for relief and rehabilitation of children rendered orphan or destitute in communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence.
Ministry of Finance
PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IS ‘NERVE CENTRE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM’: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2023
1.5 LAKH AYUSHMAN BHARAT- HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRES SET UP BEFORE 31ST DECEMBER 2022, LEADING TO STRENGTHENING OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
NOTABLE ENHANCEMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCES, CORE BUILDING BLOCKS OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM
The Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled by Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs has centre staged primary health care and termed public health infrastructure as ‘the nerve centre of the public health system’, forming the basic support system for the last-mile delivery of public health services. Healthcare infrastructure has been acknowledged as an important indicator for understanding the healthcare delivery provisions and welfare mechanisms in a country.
The Economic Survey highlights the recent health sector reforms that have led to a strengthened health infrastructure in the public sector. This is amply reflected in rise in the number of Sub-centres , Primary Health Centres , and Community Health Centres  in rural areas. Under the Ayushman Bharat programme, 1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres  have been made operational before 31st December, 2022. These deliver comprehensive Primary Healthcare services closer to the communities.
Rural healthcare system in India
Progress in Health Infrastructure
The Economic Survey 2023 also underlines the notable enhancement in human resources which are the core building blocks of the health system. These include physicians, nursing professionals, pharmacists, midwives, dentists, allied health professionals, community health workers, social health workers and other health care providers, as well as health management and support personnel.
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Indicators
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2014
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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Sub-centres 
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152.3
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157.4
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155.4
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156.1
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157.9
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Primary Health Centres 
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25.0
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24.9
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24.9
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25.1
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24.9
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Community Health Centres 
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5.4
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5.3
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5.2
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5.5
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5.5
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Doctors at PHCs
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27.4
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29.8
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28.5
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31.7
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30.6
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Total Specialists at CHCs
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4.1
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3.9
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5.0
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4.4
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4.5
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Auxiliary Nurse Midwife at SCs & PHCs
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213.4
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234.2
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212.6
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214.8
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207.6
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Nursing Staff at PHCs & CHCs
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63.9
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81.0
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71.8
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79.0
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79.9
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Pharmacists at PHCs & CHCs
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22.7
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26.2
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25.8
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28.5
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27.1
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Lab Technicians at PHCs & CHCs
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16.7
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18.7
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19.9
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22.7
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22.8

Source: Rural Health Statistics 2021-22, MoHWF
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds dexterity and innovation of Indian doctors
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the dexterity and innovation of Indian doctors after they successfully perform rare procedure on grape size heart of a fetus in 90 seconds.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Proud of India’s doctors for their dexterity and innovation.”
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-SERC, Chennai Develops Indigenous Emergency Retrieval System  for Power Lines
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research  constituent laboratory Structural Engineering Research Centre  based in Chennai has developed an indigenous technology, Emergency Retrieval System , for quick retrieval of power transmission in the event of failure of transmission line towers. CSIR-SERC has signed an agreement for licensing of the ERS technology with M/s Advait Infratech, Ahmedabad.
At present, the ERS systems are imported. There are very few manufacturers across the world and the cost is relatively high. This technological development will enable the manufacturing in India for the first time, which will be an import substitute and will cost about 40% of imported systems. ERS has huge market requirement in India as well as in SAARC and African countries. Hence, this technological development is a big leap forward towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
ERS is a lightweight modular system that is used as temporary support structure to restore power immediately after the collapse of transmission line towers during natural calamities such as cyclone/earthquake, or manmade disruptions. ERS can be assembled quickly at the disaster site for restoration of power in 2-3 days, whereas the permanent restoration may take several weeks. This development is very significant as failure of transmission lines severely impact lives of common people and causes huge monetary loss to the power companies. As the total losses/damages are directly proportional to the outage duration, time is a crucial factor in reinstating or remediating the damaged/fallen structures.
Made of structurally highly stable box sections, ERS is lightweight, modular and reusable. It provides complete solution from member connections up to the foundation for different type of soil conditions. The system is verified through rigorous structural tests. Basic knowledge and tools are enough to assemble and install ERS at the disaster site. Suitable configurations for different voltage-class of transmission line systems are possible. The system is compact and yet provides full functionality on erection. It is designed as a scalable system for 33 to 800 kV class of power lines and can help in building a disaster resilient society.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Prof. Santosh Kapuria, Director, CSIR-SERC, Chennai and Shri S.K. Ray Mohapatra, Chief Engineer , Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi.
Typical view of the ERS developed
CSIR-SERC has signed an agreement for licensing of the ERS technology with M/s Advait Infratech, Ahmedabad in the presence of Prof. Santosh Kapuria, Director, CSIR-SERC, Chennai and Shri S.K. Ray Mohapatra, Chief Engineer , Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses delight on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI
PM expresses delight on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI
 from Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The Prime Minister also congratulated all those who were associated with this remarkable feat.
“Delighted on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI. Congratulations to all those associated with this remarkable feat”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
954 Police personnel awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2023
01 awarded President’s Police Medal for Gallantry , 229 awarded Police Medal for Gallantry , 82 awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service  and 642 awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service 
A total of 954 Police personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2023. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry  has been awarded to 01 CRPF personnel, Police Medal for Gallantry  has been awarded to 229, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service  awarded to 82 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service  has been awarded to 642.
Among the majority of the 230 Gallantry Awards, 125 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 71 personnel from Jammu & Kashmir region and 11 personnel from North East region are being awarded for their gallant action. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 28 are from CRPF, 33 are from Maharashtra, 55 are from J&K Police, 24 are from Chhattisgarh, 22 are from Telangana and 18 are from Andhra Pradesh the remaining from the other States/UTs and CAPFs.
President’s Police Medal for Gallantry  and Police Medal for Gallantry  is awarded on the ground of Conspicuous Gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service  is awarded for special distinguished record in Police Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service  is awarded for valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty.
Details of Awardees Lists are enclosed as below:
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President’s Police Medals for Gallantry 
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01
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List-I
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Police Medals for Gallantry 
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229
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List -II
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3
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President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service
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82
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List -III
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4
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Police Medal for Meritorious Service
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642
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List -IV
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5
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State Wise/ Force Wise list of medals awardees to the Police personnel
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As per list
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List-V
Click here to view List-I
Click here to view List -II
Click here to view List -III
Click here to view List -IV
Click here to view List-V
Details are available at www.mha.gov.in and https://awards.gov.in.